Manage Your Arthritis & Chronic Pain with Targeted Holistic Care in Leura, Faulconbridge & Winston Hills

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints. There are 2 main categories, osteo arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteo arthritis is inflammation of a joint as a result of wear in the joint surfaces. This causes increased friction within the joint, which results in increased joint inflammation. When the joint is no longer in good alignment then the friction within the joint will increase and pain levels will be higher. A common change is a laxity of the ligaments that keep the joint stable. This change in ligament health is an effect of the increase in joint inflammation. Systemic inflammation, often digestive in origin, will further increase the joint inflammation. Adjusting the joint and whole body posture will help the joints to maintain optimal alignment and reduce pain. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is a whole body systemic condition. It is usually an autoimmune condition. In the same case as osteo arthritis, optimal joint alignment can help to reduce pain when moving. There are a number of causes for autoimmune conditions. Getting a better understanding of the individual drivers of these autoimmune conditions will help with designing a program of care. There is good evidence that lifestyle, particularly dietary choices are a significant driver of immune system dysregulation. 

Whether we are dealing with joint wear and tear or joint destruction and inflammation, optimizing joint position and posture will have a positive effect on joint pain. A thorough case analysis and whole body examination at Superhealth will provide information that will help us guide you toward a more comfortable experience in your body each day.